After the jump, I'll show you how to create an automated, customized XP installation CD or DVD, that includes Microsoft's official-but-not-released Service Pack 3 for Windows XP.

Need installation media to reinstall Windows? Here's how to create a bootable CD, USB, or DVD with an ISO from scratch!

To turn the .iso file into a CD or DVD, simply double-click it. A program should come up to walk you through the burning process. If it doesn’t, install the free ISO Recorder and try again.

Insert the CD or flash drive. If nothing starts up automatically, open the drive in Windows Explorer and run wubi.exe. Select the option Install inside Windows, and follow the prompts.

Windows 10 can be installed with or without a CD or DVD drive. Here's how to do it. Windows 10 software can be installed using a USB since not all modern computers have a CD or a DVD drive.